Saturday , 14 November 2026

Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Vissel Kobe
3 – 0
Full Time
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sat 1 May 2021 · 06:00 UTC NOEVIR Stadium Kobe HT 45' · FT 45'
Ryo Hatsuse 77' Y
Ryo Hatsuse 77' Y
Y 90' Hayato Araki
Y 90' Hayato Araki

Overview

Match Preview

Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe.

Match Details

  • Referee Ryo Hirama
  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Referee Takuto Okabe
  • Referee Koji Morikawa
  • Referee Kazuyoshi Enomoto
  • Referee Kogo Kumagai

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

10
4
6
Vissel Kobe 20 games · Avg 3.2 goals Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-10-18 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Vissel Kobe 2020-07-04 Vissel Kobe 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2019-10-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6–2 Vissel Kobe 2019-04-14 Vissel Kobe 2–4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Recent Form

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 3–0 W
24 Apr Kashima Antlers A 1–1 D
17 Apr Shonan Bellmare A 0–0 D
11 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
07 Apr Ōita FC Trinita H 1–0 W
03 Apr Vegalta Sendai A 2–0 W
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Vissel Kobe A 0–3 L
24 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 1–2 L
18 Apr Kawasaki Frontale A 1–1 D
14 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 0–1 L
10 Apr Shonan Bellmare H 0–1 L
07 Apr Yokohama FC A 3–0 W

Season Stats

Vissel Kobe Sanfrecce Hiroshima
#1 Position #4
35 Points 30
18 Played 18
11 / 0 / 7 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
41 Scored 41
37 Conceded 33
+4 GD +8
1.94 PPG 1.67
61% Win % 56%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
62% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season

Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts). Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vissel Kobe
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
5/1
61-75
3/6
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
7/2
61-75
7/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Vissel Kobe
Yuya Osako 6 G
Yoshinori Muto 4 G 2 A
Ren Komatsu 3 G
Katsuya Nagato 2 G 1 A
Yuta Goke 2 G
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Akito Suzuki 10 G 4 A
Mutsuki Kato 3 G 3 A
Shuto Nakano 3 G 2 A
Shun Ayukawa 3 G 1 A
Sebastien Haller 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Vissel Kobe and Sanfrecce Hiroshima get this one started.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vissel Kobe that had 457 games and scored 488 goals.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 11' Kyogo Furuhashi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
  • 16' Sanfrecce Hiroshima started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 16.
  • 21' Vissel Kobe is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' What a strike from Kyogo Furuhashi! The score is 2-0.
  • 30' It’s high time Hiroshi Jofuku made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 31' Yuya Nakasaka adds to his 0 season tally! Vissel Kobe lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' Japan international Shunki Higashi has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
  • 51' Sanfrecce Hiroshima seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 61' Vissel Kobe are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sanfrecce Hiroshima's shape.
  • 62' Rhayner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Toshihiro Aoyama on 62 minute.
  • 65' Ryo Hatsuse is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuya Nakasaka at the 65 minute mark.
  • 70' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 75' Iniesta gets the nod from Vissel Kobe. He replaces Shion Inoue and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' Vissel Kobe player sees a card in front of him.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Yuya Asano as he leaves the pitch. Yoichi Naganuma steps in for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Vissel Kobe! Asahi Masuyama comes on to replace Kyogo Furuhashi.
  • 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sergi Samper, as he is very good at scoring at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 90' Sanfrecce Hiroshima receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Vissel Kobe to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Vissel Kobe Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 4
Leandro Pereira 3
Patric 3
Patric 2
Iniesta 2
Mutsuki Kato 2
Sho Sasaki 2
Daiki Watari 2

Head to Head

2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-10-18 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–1 Vissel Kobe 2020-07-04 Vissel Kobe 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2019-10-05 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6–2 Vissel Kobe 2019-04-14 Vissel Kobe 2–4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Vissel Kobe Form

2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2021-04-24 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Vissel Kobe D 2021-04-17 Shonan Bellmare 0–0 Vissel Kobe D 2021-04-11 Vissel Kobe 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2021-04-07 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Ōita FC Trinita W 2021-04-03 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Vissel Kobe W

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2021-05-01 Vissel Kobe 3–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2021-04-24 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka L 2021-04-18 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2021-04-14 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2021-04-10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Shonan Bellmare L 2021-04-07 Yokohama FC 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98 Vissel Kobe xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vissel Kobe45% Draw23% Sanfrecce Hiroshima32%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Vissel Kobe or Draw
68%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
55%
Vissel Kobe or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vissel Kobe33% Draw39% Sanfrecce Hiroshima28%
Actual: Vissel Kobe win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Vissel Kobe

Handicap Vissel Kobe covers Push Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 18% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 16% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
17% ✗
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.